JOB OF THE WEEK

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Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
09/25/12

Good morning.  It’s Tuesday, September 25, 2012, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

A RESUME REVIEW

Resumes are a part of an elimination process, not the hiring process. The hiring process begins with interviews, resumes and cover letters are used to eliminate people, unless the company is a Mom & Pop.

The profile statement, the first thing after your contact information, should answer the question posed by the classified for the job. The profile statement should leave no doubt in the reader’s mind that you are qualified for this particular position. A profile statement should be no longer than three short sentences, preferably less. The profile statement must also include key words that are industry specific that were used within the classified ad.

After the profile statement you should have 3 quantifiable (if possible), bullet pointed statements in bold that back up your profile statement. No explanations afterwards, just three statements. As you write these statements, understand they may be the only thing on your resume that the HR department will read, so make them great.

After that, write about your work experience in greater detail. Just make sure that the format is consistent and easy to read.

One of the most important things I tell my clients is have a friend read your resume. After twenty seconds, pull the resume out of their hands and ask them what they remember. If it isn’t what you hoped for, rewrite the resume. Twenty seconds is about the most any company is going to spend on the first round of resumes.

Causes for instant elimination, a screwy email address, spelling or obvious grammatical errors, a hard to read format, lengthy passages or a resume longer than two pages unless it is a C level position.

Unless the job is a creative one, stick with thick stock white or off white paper and black ink. We read about gimmick resumes working in the news, because it happens so rarely.

Never include a photo unless required.

Have a friend read the resume out loud to you. We often skip over our own mistakes.

There will probably be a lot of people going for the same job, most of the resumes will not look like the one I’ve described here. Follow these rules and you will have an advantage.

We are always on the look out for more Experts to advise our readers – if you’re a headhunter, job coach, career advisor, etc., and may be interested in contributing to this edition from time to time, please contact me at [email protected].

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As I continue to coach corporate women in the entertainment business, I find a recurring theme that has even shown up in my own career as an executive: being able to control your emotions. Have you ever been described as “having an angry tone of voice” or “having a bad attitude,” or called “hard-core” or “unapproachable”? I know that I have been associated with these words many times over my career and quite frankly, it has been disturbing I know that I am serious and passionate about my work and I can be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to some things, but I don’t think having an “edge” in how I approach my work warrants these labels. Men are not labeled that way!

However, as you work to build your personal brand for success, you have to remember it is all about perception. Perception is reality and how others feel about your approach is what is most important if you want to advance. This is where emotional intelligence comes in.

“All learning has an emotional base.”
–Plato

What is emotional intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ depending on who you talk to) is the ability to perceive, identify, control, manage and evaluate your emotions. It’s about understanding and connecting with your own emotional tendencies as well as understanding and connecting with others in ways that are most beneficial. Although there are many different models to look at as it relates to emotional intelligence, the mixed model, first introduced by psychologist Daniel Goleman, focuses on four basic tenets and skill sets that you should master in order to be successful in your career or business:

• Self-Awareness – The ability to recognize your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior. Being self-aware gives you the ability to use your intuition as a guiding force in your decisions which can dramatically boost your self confidence.
• Self-management – The ability to control your impulsive feelings and behaviors. Self-management is also having the ability to be self-disciplined, manage your emotions effectively, take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Social awareness – The ability to understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people, pick up on emotional cues, feel comfortable socially, and recognize the power dynamics in a group or organization.
• Relationship management – The ability to develop and maintain good relationships, communicate clearly, inspire and influence others, work well on a team, and manage conflict.

You can improve in these areas of emotional intelligence. It just takes time and patience. Here are 4 simple ways to improve your emotional intelligence:

1) Get to know yourself. Spend time thinking about where your emotions come from and why. Get clear about what motivates you, what you do well and how you connect with others. Emotions serve a specific purpose because they are reactions to what is going on in the world around us. Know what your triggers are and why you have them. I like to journal, meditate and spend time “getting to know” my emotions and understanding what makes me tick.

2) Slow down. This is a hard one for me because I am intuitive – I have a tendency to act quickly and occasionally be reactive. It is important to remember that it is not always about you. Take time to think about situations and look at alternative explanations. My mother often says, “Things are not always the way they appear.”

3) Connect with others. According to published reports, 55% of communication is non-verbal. We move at such a fast pace and are so focused on what we need to do that sometimes we forget about the needs of other people. It is important that we take the time to tune into what others might be thinking and feeling about a situation and have the ability to adjust ourselves accordingly. You can practice this skill in any social situation – when you are networking, working with your peers or in meetings.

4) Give cupcakes! We all know that having and maintaining good relationships is the key to career success. I love empowering and inspiring others to be their best selves through coaching, mentoring and training. Use your talents and skills to share, motivate and give back to your teams in positive ways.

Although I still believe that there is nothing wrong with having a little “edge,” I have also learned the truth of the saying “You can catch more flies with honey…”. Everyone can learn to understand, improve and build their emotional intelligence. Get clear on your goals and objectives; take assessments to determine your level of emotional intelligence if you don’t know what it is; and start taking small steps to improve. Once you begin to master the four areas stated above, you will notice a huge shift in your relationships, your approach to work and your productivity. I know I have!

As a certified professional coach and consultant, Gena Yuvette Davis, MBA, has been inspiring and empowering others to be their best selves for the past 8 years. Through True Synergy, Gena mentors and coaches clients in building their personal brand for career, business and corporate success. You can reach Gena at www.mytruesynergy.com or email her at [email protected].

Does it reflect poorly on the job seeker if they apply for several positions within a single company, even if they’re genuinely interested and have the qualifications for both?

It is perfectly fine to apply for two or more different positions if you feel that you are truly qualified just so long as the positions in question are at similar levels. For example, if you are apply for two different VP roles within a company or you apply for a Director role and a Senior Manager role. However, if you apply for a VP role, a Director role and a Senior Manager role within the same company, it might be perceived that you are just trying to get a job and are applying for any and everything. It may not look very well to recruiters and hiring managers. You want to stay as close to your career level as possible.

Does ‘Teach For America’ mean anything on a resume in the media industry? While I know completing a 2-year Teach For America commitment is prestigious to graduate schools, does it have any value in the media world? I’m currently finishing up my first year as a Teach For America corps member and I don’t know if I’d like to complete my 2-year commitment for a variety of reasons. I know this can be looked at in a negative light in other professional fields, but how do you think this will impact my job search in the media industry?

It is perfectly fine to discuss your experience at Teach for America; especially if your experience at that organization relates to the media in some way. Since you didn’t say what your role within the organization was, answer these questions: Did you handle media relations for the organization? Did you work for a Teach for America newsletter or in-house radio station? It may not be relevant in the media industry if there is no related industry experience associated. Relevance is key!

As a certified professional coach and consultant, Gena Yuvette Davis, MBA, has been inspiring and empowering others to be their best selves for the past 8 years. You can reach Gena at www.mytruesynergy.com or email her at [email protected].

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JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/Univision/NY: 1+ years TV Nielsen experience. Opportunity to learn advanced research systems and work directly with network management. Strong writing skills a must. [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: DIR OF PROGRAMMING/Santa Monica: 5-7 yrs. exp. in non-fiction TV & strong contacts. Prev. ntwrk exec exp. a +. Interest in game shows, gaming & international formats. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR/ReelzChannel/ABQ: For major network series & movies. We mentor early careers of up and coming talent. Relocation paid to Albuquerque. Apply: [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/BBC AMERICA/NYC: Create ratings reports and analysis for programming/scheduling. 1-3 years TV/media research experience. Proficient in NPower & MyEvnts. [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: COORD B&L AFFAIRS/TV Guide Network/LA: Handle daily admin activities, mng contracts rights database, process agmts, draft docs & spec projects. Min 3 yr legal exp in Ent. ind. CV & res: [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: F’LANCE REPORTER/OPRAH.COM/NYC: Exp covering women/lifestyle topics & a demonstrated ability to est rapport w/interview subjects & suss out info that makes tired topics come alive. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv (9/27)

JOB OPENING: F’LANCE MENTAL HEALTH REPORTER/OPRAH.COM/NYC: Exp. covering psychology/well-being. Proven ability to find studies & rsrch that are most meaningful to our aud & present in a clear, voice-y way. Apply: http://careers.own.tv (9/27)
 
JOB OPENING:  F’LANCE WRITER/OPRAH.COM/NYC: Writer w/ability to make familiar topics feel timely. A fresh, intelligent, orig voice is a must (no slick, typical magazine writing! no gooey sentimentalism!). Apply: http://careers.own.tv (9/27)

JOB OPENING: SSE/SALES PLANNER/Current TV/CHI: Seeking exp plan’r to oversee TV & digital sales plan creation. Target new biz, mng your own acct list, actively present/meet w/agencies, mng dvlpmntl acct list. [email protected] (9/27)

JOB OPENING: DIG. VIDEO LICENSING/AMAZON.COM/SEATTLE, LA, LONDON & MUNICH: All experience levels; you will negotiate content deals & mng relationships with studios and cable nets, [email protected] (9/27)

JOB OPENING: TALENT BOOKER/NYC: National Daytime Talk Show seeks experienced Talent Booker. Must have prior experience working on a daily talk show. Please send resume and references to [email protected] (9/25)

JOB OPENING: TEMP ASST. DESIGN DIR/WEtv/NYC: manage designers/vendors, prod scheds & budgets, some hands-on design work, 8+ years exp. Must have project management/supervisory exp. Resumes to: [email protected] (9/25)

JOB OPENING: SALES DIRECTORS (3) Outcast/Detroit/LA/CHI: CEO of your territory, Auto/CPG/Entertainment, agencies respect you. Amazing culture, impressive leadership. Resumes: [email protected] (9/25)

JOB OPENING: SR RESEARCH ANALYST, PRIMARY RESEARCH/Syfy/NYC: Plan, design, analyze & report consumer research projects. Min 2 yrs exp in online surveys, focus grps & syndicated research. BA/BS Req. nbcunicareers.com 6940 (9/25)

JOB OPENING: MGR AD SLS RESRCH/Discovery/NY: Have a strong understanding of Nielsen/MRI & proven exp; dvlp’g audience estimates & sls positioning materials; 7+ yrs TV/Media rsch exp.; https://careers-discovery.icims.com/jobs/6327/research-manager/job (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIR. PRODUCTION MGT/VH1/NYC: 7+ yrs senior level exp. with all formats; reality/scripted/events/ animation and studio multi-cam; solid prod. finance exp. a must; BA req.EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.viacomcareers.com (9/22)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR MKTG INTELLIGENCE/NYC: Dvlp consumer insights for full impact on strategic directions & key biz decisions. 6-12 yrs exp mktg rsrch exp. knwldg of & exp working w/ brdcst or ntwrk prgrmrs. Apply: http://bit.ly/Q8gjUy (9/22)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS/HGTV & DIY/Knoxville: Manage Media Relations and Internal Brand Communications. 5 years of experience with public relations in cable television or broadcasting preferred. Click here to apply (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING/HGTV & DIY/Knoxville: Creates & develops new original programming. Manages all aspects of original commissioned productions. Maintains and evolves ongoing series. 6 yrs exp. Click here to apply (9/22)

JOB OPENING: VP ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING/CNBC/NJ: 10+ yrs TV production/development, exp. overseeing pilots/series & non-fiction production, idea generation & innovation. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com Job#6733BR, EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIR. NATIONAL ACCTS & BUSINESS AFFAIRS/LA: Supports VP in mgmt of national MVPD accounts including development, financial analysis, client mgmt & contractual compliance. JD/MBA preferred, 5+ yrs. http://bit.ly/PpAUac (9/22)

JOB OPENING: MGR DIGITAL AD SALES RESEARCH/Viacom/NY: BA; 3+ yrs proj + staff mgmt exp. in Dig/Soc/Mobl + wrkng knwldge: ad effect, web + audience metrics (Omniture, comScore, etc.). EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.viacomcareers.com (9/21)

JOB OPENING: VP, HOME ENTERTAINMENT/Consumer Products/NY: Manage sales channels of Home Entertainment. Full Info/Apply: www.aenetworks.com/career.html (9/21)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Music Choice-Ad Sales/NY: Build & manage media plans across mltple pltfrms (TV/VOD/mobile/online) for clients & support AEs. BA/BS, 2+ yrs agency/sales exp req http://musicchoicecareers.iapplicants.com (9/21)

JOB OPENING: VP MARKETING/GMC/ATL: Exp dev & impl off-air mktg campaigns across platforms & w/ partners & teams. 10+ yrs. of sr level mktg, adv & promoting orig. programming. Res: [email protected]  (9/21)

JOB OPENING:  VP MKTG CREATIVE/TLC/MD: Oversee creative staff & implement on-air/off-air brand campaigns for ntwrk, mkt creative output for media platforms; 10+yrs on air mktg/ad/promo for a brdcst/cbl ntwrk: www.discovery.com req 6465  (9/21)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING ACQUISITIONS/Style/NBCUniversal/LA: Execute programming strategy for linear, VOD and oversee acquisitions. 5 yrs. similar exp. and knowledge of Nielsen req. www.nbcunicareers.com Job#6933BR (9/20)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AD SALES RESEARCH/REELZ/NYC: Must be proficient with all research tools, analytical, develop ratings estimate. 3-5 years media/market research. Apply: [email protected] (9/20)

JOB OPENING: Writer/Producer/Lifetime TV/NY: Conceptualize, write & produce high impact promo campaigns for scripted & unscripted series & movies. 3+yrs On-Air Promo TV exp. Apply: www.aenetworks.com/careers.html (9/20)

JOB OPENING: COORD DIST OPS/A+E Nets/NY: Manage day-to-day admin activities, data entry, tech support & spec projects. Min 1 yr cable exp in an affiliate sales or billing capacity. Apply: www.aenetworks.com/career.html (9/20)

JOB OPENING: MGR DIGITAL AD SALES RESEARCH/Viacom/NY: BA; 3+ yrs proj + staff mgmt exp. in Dig/Soc/Mobl + wrkng knwldge: ad effect, web + audience metrics (Omniture, comScore, etc.). EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.viacomcareers.com (9/20)

JOB OPENING: ANIMATION MKT MGR/VIZ Media/SF: 5-7 years exp/entertainment marketing/knowledge of anime & manga / resume:[email protected]  NO ATTACHMENT Full Description: www.viz.com/company/job_id_143 (9/20)

JOB OPENING: EXEC IN CHARGE OF PROD/Los Angeles: Oversees multiple productions. Requires strong multitasking, budgeting, scheduling, and management skills. Min 5 yrs exp as LP/EIC. Resume: [email protected] (9/19)

JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR-ON-AIR PROMOTION/NBCUniversal/NY: Must have experience with Final cut and worked in a fast paced promos environment. Must have a passion for pop culture. www.nbcunicareers.com #6517BR (9/19)

JOB OPENING: VP COMMUNICATIONS/Fandango, NBCU/LA: 10+yrs Comm Exp, Digital a Must, Proven track-record for strong buzz & max oppty, Strong Contacts & Writing, Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com Job# 7006BR, EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/19)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, INVENTORY/NYC: Monitor & track all inventory while manually updating ongoing daily changes & move for both channels. More info & apply: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/jobs (9/19)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES SERVICE EXECUTIVE/TV ONE/NY: BA req’d, Sales media planning exp pref’d. Monitors/services accts, create media plans, stewardship, prospect new bus, oversee media schedules. www.TVOneJobs.com (9/18)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR ANALYST AD SALES RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/Bravo/NYC: Must be familiar with research tools and ad effectiveness. www.nbcunicareers.com job# 6964BR (9/18)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MGMNT/NBCSports/Stamford, CT: Lead Digital Product Mgmt  Web/Mobile/App products. 5+ yrs exp in Digital Prod Dev & Mgmt. Apply www.nbcunicareers.com #4529BR (9/18)

JOB OPENING: SR PRESS MANAGER, NBC/UNIVERSAL CITY: Run full multiplatform PR campaigns for NBC Entertainment programming. Min. 5 yrs exp in show publicity. Entertainment experience req’d, pref in TV. www.nbcunicareers.com (7015BR) (9/18)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/TV ONE/IL: BA & Min of 1 yr exp in Ad Sales or asst media buy pref’d. Primary contact w/ ad agencies & TV One depts for logistics of comm scheduling. Monitors/services advrtsng accts. Visit www.TVONEjobs.com (9/18)

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST…

assist in developing and shaping solutions for clients (web sites, web-based applications, etc.) that solve tangible business problems
Functional Analyst  11808
Razorfish
NYC NY
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designing solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives
Senior Designer  11805
Razorfish
NYC NY
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conceptualize and help design and execute any or all the components of 360-degree campaigns for specific Discovery programs
Senior Art Director  6537
Discovery Communications
NYC NY
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partners with the Senior Vice President, Media & Promotions on all advertising media projects and initiatives
Director Media  12798BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
http://diversity.cbscorporation.com/careers.php

partner with the product team from high level concept development (“what should we make?”) through detailed functionality, UI/UC/AI testing.
Sr. Manager, Research  Digital Development  4464
Viacom
NYC NY
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work to develop the interactive and social media strategies for key series and network initiatives
Sr. Manager, Social Media Marketing & Digital Marketing MTV2/mtvU  4649
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responsible for executing solid designs that speak to the creative and art direction provided
Senior Designer
Organic
NYC NY
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responsible for all client service engineering efforts and delivery within the New York office, and is the resident subject matter expert on presentation layer technologies
Director, Presentation Engineering
Organic
NYC NY
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work to establish NBCUniversal Lease Administration Function to include standard and comprehensive IT functionality, bill payments and client/tenant reporting
Vice President, Global Real Estate  The Americas  7202BR
NBC Universal
NYC NY
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deliver on-air programs, online content, promos, sales tapes, mobile and digital initiatives that exceed expectations
Producer, Strategic Programming & Development  7072BR
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
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responsible for strategic brand development, marketing strategy and integrated sponsorship platform development in support of the overall business strategy
VP, Brand Marketing
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers/

work closely with the Vice President, Advertising Sales to ensure priorities are defined and making sure the team and function are operating effectively
Director, Pricing & Planning  187
BET Networks
Chicago IL
http://betcareers.viacom.com/index.html

responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of Dotomi’s Personalization Platform
VP, Platform Management  1542
Dotomi
Chicago IL
http://www.dotomi.com/careers/

successfully interact with designers, client integration engineers to deliver all campaigns flawlessly. Must be able to troubleshoot on the fly while creating comprehensive solutions, no patches or hacks
Senior Creative Technologist  1674
Dotomi
Chicago IL
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drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and platform sales solutions
Sr. Sales Director, Mobile Solutions – Central Region
Vibes
Chicago IL
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develop thorough job descriptions/competencies in partnership with E&OD and line managers
Talent Director  LEO0000651
Leo Burnett
Chicago IL
http://www.leoburnett.com/

conducts reviews of and analyzes business and information technology processes and prepares essential groundwork for the development of systems
Senior Business Analyst  11869BR
CBS Corporation
Los Angeles CA
http://diversity.cbscorporation.com/careers.php

act as the primary HR partner for the West Coast based Original Programming and Ad Sales function
Director Human Resources  191
BET Networks
Los Angeles CA
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be an integrative, highly collaborative leader for our seasoned recruiting team
Director, Talent Management
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
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help Hulugans manage an overwhelming breadth and depth of information, in and around Hulu, covering topics such as current events, product development, individual and team accomplishments, our financial performance and more
Internal Communications Lead
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
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responsible for publicity efforts for assigned projects across Disney Publishing Worldwide’s book imprints
Publicist, Disney Publishing Worldwide  65813BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Glendale CA
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supervise and manage team of solution architects, including contract resources / contingent staff. Responsible for assigning tasks and duties relating to architecting solutions
Sr. Manager, Solution Architecture  63268BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
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VP, Production
Turner Broadcasting
Burbank CA
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drive testing from inception to launch, attempting numerous hypotheses around recommendations, merchandising, and enjoyment prediction
Director of Product Innovation
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
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lead and support strategic value-added analyses to understand subscriber behavior
Sr. Analyst  Marketing Analytics
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
http://jobs.netflix.com/jobs.html

AMC Networks appoints John Hsu Treasurer, a role he’ll assume in addition to continuing to serve is his current post as Senior Vice President of Financial Strategy. Hsu reports to AMC Network’s CFO Sean Sullivan.

Crown Media Family Networks names Randy Pope Vice President of Programming for the company, including networks Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. Pope will focus in particular on daytime programming and the launch of several daytime shows as well as original scripted shows. He joins from Larry Levinson Productions.

Creative agency Partners + Napier taps Andrea Spiegel as Managing Director of the New York office. She joins from Leo Burnett.

Ad agency KO Creative names Ralph Galvan Director of Business Development and Kurt Smentek Manager of Business Development. They’ll oversee relationships with studios and TV networks and will report to CEO Kristi Kilday.

Telemundo Media names Tom Arnost Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Telemundo Station Group, a new position. He reports to the president of the Telemundo Station Group and will be based in Los Angeles.

Linda Yaccarino advances to President/Advertising Sales with NBCUniversal.  In her new capacity, Linda will supervise all ad sales and market strategy for NBCU’s broadcast, cable and digital properties.  She reports to Steve Burke, CEO, NBCUniversal.

Veria Living elevated Elizabeth Browde to SVP/Head of Programming up from VP/Head of Programming.  Elizabeth will oversee the multiplatform media company’s production expansion into more original programming. 

Cynthia Klar was appointed as VP/Sales and Operations with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution where she reports to Phyllis Bagdadi, SVP/Non-Theatrical Sales.  Cynthia will continue to manage the sales of NBCU’s television roster including Comcast’s content to worldwide airlines and the non-theatrical market encompassing cruise ships, colleges, schools and the Armed Forces.  She will additionally handle the distribution of feature films from Universal Pictures and Focus Features to clients worldwide.

Sean Finnegan takes on the new position as Chief Strategy Officer with music and entertainment network Akoo.  The company is also expanding its sales teams based in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.  In his new role, Sean will work directly with Akoo Founder and CEO Niko Drakoulis to whom he will report. 

Effective immediately, Jeff Hesano joins Eagle Television Sales, a division of Katz Television Group as the Office Manager for the Detroit office.

HBO’s Chief Executive Bill Nelson is departing the company at the end of this year.  Richard Plepler will be promoted from Co-President to CEO with Eric Kessler and Michael Lombardo in place as President/COO and President/Programming, respectively.  Under the new management organization, Eric and Michael will report to Richard Plepler.

Effective immediately, NBC elevated Edward Swindler to President/Strategy and Operations.  Edward will have responsibility for maximizing the revenue and profitability of NBC’s broadcast properties encompassing the network, local stations, domestic distribution, domestic first run syndication and affiliate relations.  He will report to Ted Harbert, Chairman, NBC Broadcasting.
 
Pooja Midha was named SVP/Digital Ad Sales and Operations for ABC where she will report to Geri Wang, President/Sales for ABC.  Pooja will head sales and strategy for all ABC digital sales including abc.com, abcnews.com and all new media platform initiatives.

National Geographic Channels (NGC) tapped Noel Siegel as SVP/Production and Development at the network headquarters in Washington, D.C. and additionally promoted Lynn Sadofsky to VP/Production and Development at NGC’s New York office.  Noel will oversee developing series and event specials for NGC while reporting to Michael Cascio, EVP/Programming.  Lynn reports to Alan Eyres, SVP/Programming and Development.  Furthermore, Robert Palumbo was appointed Executive Producer in the New York office, reporting to Lynn Sadofsky.

Solange Attwood was upped to VP/Sales and Development at Si Entertainment, producers of lifestyle and documentary content for more than 20 years.  Solange previously was Director/Sales. 

Creative and  marketing agency, Oxford Communications based in Lambertville, hired Judi London as VP/Director of Client Services, effective immediately.  In this newly-minted role, Judi will oversee the agency’s account services, public relations and social media teams.  She reports to CEO John Martorana.  

Weigel Broadcasting Co. added Kim Chappell to its ABC 57 News team beginning in early October.  Kim and current anchor Brian Dorman will co-anchor the weeknight evening news at 5p, 530p, 6p and 11p.  They additionally co-anchor the ABC 57 News at 10p on The CW 25.

Later — John
John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
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09.25.12

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